How far is Klamath Falls, OR from Malone, OR?

The driving distance from Klamath Falls, OR to Malone, OR is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.26 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.19 mi
29.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.19 mi
Kilometers
29.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.26 mi
Kilometers
37.44 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malone
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 AM PDT
Return by in Klamath Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 3:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Klamath Falls
2026-04-18T02:16
Arrive Malone
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Klamath Falls
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Altamont
OR

City in Klamath County, Oregon, United States

From Klamath Falls
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To Malone
11.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Klamath Falls and Malone.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Klamath Falls and Malone.

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    50 m · 15 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    994 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto The Dalles-California Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 66, OR 140: Lakeview, Medford

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    27 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Greensprings Drive

    1110 ft · 14 sec · Greensprings Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Southside Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Southside Expressway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southside Expressway

    45 m · 2 sec · Southside Expressway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Southside Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southside Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

    14.2 mi · 22 min · Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Malone Road

    1636 ft · 45 sec · Malone Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Malone Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Klamath Falls and Malone.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
14.2 mi · 61%
Southside Expressway
5.73 mi · 25%
The Dalles-California Highway
1.6 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.84 mi · 4%
Malone Road
0.31 mi · 1%
OR 66
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

Turn right onto Klamath Falls-Malin Highway

14.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altamont
00h 17m from Klamath Falls
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Klamath Falls and Mostly Sunny near Malone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Klamath Falls to Malone?

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Klamath Falls and 11.6 miles from Malone.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Klamath Falls and Mostly Sunny near Malone.

Stop Ideas Near Altamont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Altamont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Altamont.

RAIL

Klamath Falls station

3 mi away
1600 Oak Ave.
BUS

Klamath Falls, OR

14 mi away
5500 Running Y Road
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

79 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
BUS

Crater Lake, OR

85 mi away
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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Klamath Falls and Malone. Straight-line distance: 18.19 mi (29.27 km).

Klamath Falls

#1 Klamath Falls

City in and county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States

Population22,002
Coordinates42.2248700, -121.7816700
Altitude1252
CountryUnited States
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#2 Malone

Malone is a place in Oregon, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0196000, -121.5594400
Altitude1240
CountryUnited States
Start: Klamath Falls (-121.78167, 42.22487)
End: Malone (-121.55944, 42.0196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.12
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.38 $8.75
Premium $5.57 $4.56 $9.13
Diesel $6.37 $5.22 $10.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Klamath Falls and Malone. The current time is 02:16:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.